Indoor Farm

**Start Date : February 1, 2023**

**Pay $16-$18 per hour**

**If can commit to full time and take more responsibilities at the farm will be given annual package with benefits.**

**Position Summary**:
The Production Worker is responsible for maintaining crop production and operations, transplant preparation, harvest, and post-harvest handling using GAP practices. Assist in completing accurate crop production records and planting schedules. Follow Safety Guidelines and Safe Food Handling Guidelines.

Maintain tools, equipment, and facilities, keep all facilities clean, tidy, and organized. They will also be taught basic machine maintenance and shipping and receiving functions.

**Education and Experience**:

- Highschool diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture preferred.
- At least one year of farm experience, preferably on a diversified produce farm.

**Qualifications**:

- Very strong ability to multi-task and balance projects at various stages simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to solve problems or overcome issues quickly and creatively.
- Passionate about eradicating hunger.
- Proven ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work positively with a team.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Driving License and clean driving record

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in maintaining crop production and operations which includes: transplant preparation; germination, growing, harvest and post-harvest handling using GAP practices.
- Use equipment correctly and safely; demonstrate proper cultivation and harvest techniques; guide and assist any other tasks that need to be worked on.
- Be encouraging, supportive and appreciative of all volunteers that come to the farm and share with them the values of supporting local and sustainable food systems in our community.
- Assist in completing accurate crop production records and planting schedules
- Work with farm staff to continually improve farm productivity.
- Follow Safety Guidelines and Safe Food Handling Guidelines.
- Maintain tools, equipment and facilities, keep farm and all facilities clean, tidy and organized.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience working in greenhouse, agriculture, vertical farms ?

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location